NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Women’s March Tennessee announces a list of speakers for the third annual Women’s March event, the 2019 #WomensWaveTN Rally, to be held Jan 19, 2019 at Public Square Park in Nashville.
The grounds open at noon with civic engagement opportunities and the rally will be held from 1-4 p.m.
The lineup of speakers includes representatives from many Middle Tennessee organizations and movements for justice, including:
● Keynote by Odessa Kelly, Co-Chair of Stand Up Nashville; SEIU Local 205; and NOAH Economic & Equity Task Chair
● Rabbi Shana Goldstein Mackler, The Temple, Congregation of Ohabai Sholom in Nashville.
● Jackie Paul Sims of the Community Oversight Now organizing group that was behind the successful Community Oversight Board referendum in Davidson County in November.
● Dr. Marisa Richmond, Ph.D., First Vice Chair, Metro Human Relations Commission
● Zulfat Suara, Chair, American Muslim Advisory Council
● Kathy Walsh, Executive Director, Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
● Musical Performances: Headliner is Delta Rae; Rachel Rodriguez; Graduates Rise; Maya de Vitry; Chloe Kat of Kat Milk Blu; Adia Victoria; and other notable guests.
● Other notable voices from community organizations like Black Lives Matter Nashville; Advocates for Cyntoia Brown and Gun Control; Planned Parenthood; NPJC; and many others. A complete list of speakers and performers, as well as additional info, can be found here.
Nashville joins over 200 cities in 46 states that are holding Women’s March events on January 19, 2019, commemorating the historic 2017 Women’s March on Washington.
“The most powerful tool we have to create change is the collective voices of survivors. United, we are an unstoppable force,” said Kathy Walsh, Executive Director, Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
“I am proud to be part of the rally for the third consecutive year,” said Marisa Richmond, Ph.D., First Vice Chair, Metro Human Relations Commission. “It is important that the voices of all women be heard because we all face challenges that must be addressed and it is important that we stand together in the fight.”
“We feel honored to have such a powerful lineup of individuals and organizations joining us in Nashville, to keep building momentum and power together, and to keep resisting the forces that would harm our communities,” said LaKeithea Nicole, Vice President of Women’s March Tennessee. “We invite the community to join us as we work to advance human rights for all people!”